In today’s episode of the As Told by Nomads Podcast, join me and my guest, Karen Tiber Leland, as we talk about being the most productive with your time. Karen is a freelance journalist, media expert, and founder of Sterling Marketing Group. Her company aims to help executives and entrepreneurs develop a stronger brand, whether personal or business. Along with Keith Bailey, She is also the co-author of Time Management In An Instant, which offers field-tested time habits that will help you better spend your time with more satisfaction and results. Feel free to check it out after the episode!The Power of DelegationWe often believe we have so little time already that we should not waste it on delegating a task to someone else. But delegation is not merely about giving someone something to do. It is about determining the things on your plate that you should not be doing either because it is not within your skill set or takes you more time to do it. Here, you have to keep in mind the “opportunity cost” where you could be spending your time doing more important tasks, such as business development, branding, and marketing. You have to take the time to train someone else or to set someone else, so they win at that delegated task. Most people think they do not have the time to entrust a job to someone else. But the truth is we have to look at the long-term effects of delegation. For instance, you might take an hour to teach someone else how to do a task now, but over the next few months, it would save you more hours than it would if you did the job yourself. In the end, delegation helps us manage our time and focus more efficiently, leading to more satisfaction and results.Outline of the episode:[04:21] Karen’s thoughts on how people can manage their time during the pandemic.[07:26] “Focus” management, competing priorities, and how to feel more productive.[12:46] How to save time in the long run with the power of delegation.[15:16] Harnessing the power of completion to cure today’s epidemic of incompletion.[19:12] Understanding the three types of social media and how to find a balance between them.[23:25] Promised Goals vs. Go-For-It Goals and why it is essential to distinguish them.[25:40] The value of having a to-do list or using a productivity app in developing the habit of completion.[27:54] How knowing your learning style can help you be most productive with your time.[29:58] The infamous email inbox, ways you can overcome it, and even use it to your advantage.[31:31] What time blocking is and how it can help you deal with interruptions and focus more.[33:51] Karen’s experience with co-authoring Time Managemen In An Instant with Keith Bailey.[35:55] How Karen Tiber Leland uses her difference to make a difference.Resources:LinkedInWebsiteBookUYD CollectiveConnect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast on:LinkedinPodcast:Twitter: Personal Website
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